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Safety - Page 50
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Rockford Systems unveils new “Human Capital” branding campaign
- Feb 20, 2017
- News Release
Rockford Systems LLC, Rockford, Ill., a provider of machine safeguarding products and services, has launched its new "Human Capital" branding campaign, which comprises a revised logo, website, social media program, print and online advertisements, and tradeshow graphics. The educational element of...
- From The Fabricator
MSCI Safety Survey shows overall positive trend
- Feb 16, 2017
- News Release
The Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI), Rolling Meadows, Ill., has released its "2016 Safety Survey," which shows that the industry’s safety is on a positive trend. Incidents have decreased drastically over time, from 10 per labor-hour on average across the industry in 2002 to five or fewer...
- From The Fabricator
Keytroller’s overhead crane warning LED named as award finalist
- Feb 6, 2017
- News Release
Keytroller LLC, a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of electronic safety and weighing devices based in Tampa, Fla., has announced that its Forewarner-Maxi overhead crane warning LED spotlight has been chosen as a finalist in the Plant Engineering 2016 Product of the Year awards program. The...
- From The Fabricator
Autodarkening welding filter introduced
- Jan 23, 2017
- Product Release
ArcOne offers the new X540V autodarkening welding filter. It has a light shade of 4, dark shade of 9 to 13, and TIG rating of 10. Features include grind and delay, four sensors, and an Xtreme® viewing area of 12.6 in. The filter pairs with any of the manufacturer’s Vision® welding...
- From The Welder
Are you lax on your PPE? It could cost you
- By Shannon DeCamp
- Jan 23, 2017
- Article
OSHA handed out $11 million in fines to metal fabricators in 2015, and PPE citations comprised 10 percent of that. This number does not include medical cost, increased workers' compensation, property damage, and replacement personnel costs. Are you prepared for an OSHA inspection? If not, here's what you can expect should the agency come calling.
- From The Fabricator
Rockford Systems announces 2017 schedule for machine safeguarding seminars
- Jan 18, 2017
- News Release
Rockford Systems, a provider of machine-safeguarding products and services in Rockford, Ill., has announced the 2017 scheduling of its machine safeguarding seminars. The three-day seminars foster greater understanding of current OSHA and ANSI safety standards, while familiarizing participants with...
- From The Fabricator
Safety eyewear designed for female workers
- Jan 18, 2017
- Product Release
Ergodyne has added Erda safety glasses to its Skullerz® eyewear line. The large-frame glasses are designed for female workers, with a slightly softer, more rounded frame and sleek temples that will not snag in longer hair. The eyewear meets ANSI, CSA, and MIL-PRF ballistic impact requirements....
- From The Fabricator
Does ventilating large-part welding applications have you fuming?
- By Travis Haynam
- Jan 6, 2017
- Article
A one-size-fits-all approach to ventilating welding fumes from large fabrications isn't going to work, because while it may remove the fume hazard, it likely won't keep the welder's breathing zone completely clear of particulates. That's why a fabricator should consider several different elements to create a suitable ventilation setup.
- From The Fabricator
Lightweight welding helmet covers numerous applications
- Jan 4, 2017
- Product Release
The Translas Force 300 fully automatic welding helmet, available in the U.S. from RoboVent, covers applications from SMAW and GMAW to low-amperage GTAW and grinding.
The lightweight helmet is available for private labeling.
- From The Welder
Welding helmet is infinitely adjustable with five contact points
- Dec 15, 2016
- Product Release
ESAB has introduced the Sentinel™ A50 automatic welding helmet. It features Halo™ infinitely adjustable five-point headgear, a 4- by 2.4-in. viewing area, an externally activated grind button, a color touchscreen control panel, and a front-loading convex cover lens that comes in different color...
- From The Fabricator
Extraction system protects employees against fine dust while cutting
- Dec 8, 2016
- Product Release
Kemper offers the PlasmaFil Compact extraction system for combustion and plasma cutting applications. The stand-alone system features integrated plate filter technology for long service life. Individual filter elements are prevented from sticking. The entire filter area always is available when...
- From The Fabricator
Rockford Systems Joins National Safety Council
- Dec 7, 2016
- News Release
Rockford Systems LLC, a provider of machine safeguarding products and services based in Rockford, Ill., has become a member of the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit organization with the mission to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the...
- From The Fabricator
Airborne hazards in welding
- By Derek Baker
- Nov 30, 2016
- Article
Selecting a respirator for welding is serious business. Choosing the wrong respirator for a job, or using it incorrectly, may cause serious health issues.
- From The Fabricator
The 3 challenges of managing welding fumes
- By Jeremiah Wann
- Nov 29, 2016
- Article
Welding fumes should be a real concern for fabricating shop owners. By understanding what types of materials they are dealing with, the explosive nature of metal dust, and the proper ventilation system needed to control the fumes, shop owners can keep their employees safe and focused on the job.
- From The Fabricator
Aligning with OSHA
- By Dave Knoll
- Nov 28, 2016
- Article
Safety improvement for Anderson Dahlen was not an overnight event. It took a couple of shocking incidents and the willingness to work with, not against, the state’s safety regulatory agency before a significant change in the company’s safety culture took place.
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